davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-16
THE TRENTON FIGHT.

The action of the Democrats in Trenton is
confession that their only chance of success
hangs on the burglary in Camden. and an an
nouncement that they propose to make the
most of it. This contest was made before
committee, selected by themselves. with
chairman who admitted only such evidence
as it would have done more harm to
exclude than to consider, while allowing all
possible latitude to the swearing OF witnesses
summoned by Turkeys counsel. consisting OF
Mr.. Abbett's private secretary and his bravo
Allan McDermott. Yet the evidence OF fraud
was so conclusive that even MIR. McDermOtt
admitted in his argument that Turley mad
no right 10 the seat, and 1t IS under-
stood that tho report of the minority
only claims that new election should be held.
The majority of the committee, including two
Republicans and Mr.. DOnOhue, the Labor
Representative. report in favor OF seating
Haines, so that the committee Is unanimous in
the Judgment that Turley has no right to vote.
And yet for two legislative days the Democrats
have prevented quorum in the body COM
petent to decide upon the case that is, they will
not permit it to be laid before Democratic
tribunal, but announce their determination to
use for the benefit of Mr.. Albeit this vote,
which they acknowledge to have been stolen,
before the rightful owner has an opportunity
to recover his property.
Every Democratic Assemblyman, with the
exception of Speaker Baird, has thus made
himself party to an admitted fraud ; but even
with this tainted vote and the vote of Walters,
who holds his seat in defiance of the decision
of the Democratic Chief Justice, Mr.. Albeit
is making hopeless struggle against
fate, and he and his friends proclaim
that it is Albeit or no Democrat.
1t is possible that at the JOINT meeting to-day
General Sewell cannot command the fOrty-one
votes necessary for mis- success, but neither he
nor his friends are committed to any such sell
fish alternative. He has been making the
fight for his party, and openly announces that
he will withdraw from the contest whenever
another Republican can take the lead with
better promise of success.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-16

consider It to be public duty to have few
tattles IL thew can bring them on within safe
distance of the coast. They are pattcrning their
military operations after British experiences.
It seems incredible. however, that the Italian
Government viii make deliberate attempt to
subjugate Abyssinia. That would be IN under
taking of enormous difficulty, and as unprofit-
able an adventure as can readily lie conceived.
The Monarch of the Blue Nile is generally cred
tied with having a compact and wcll-organizcd
kingdom, bu. the most intelligent travellers,
like Mr.. Rassam, for example, have cmphat-
ically contradictcd this assertion. They repre-
sent that Abyssinia is broad tract occupied
10y tribes which AFRO virtually independent.
When ais sable majesty with an armed body
of maIauders makes raid in any quarter, al
legiancc to him is temporarily restored but as
soon as his horde of robbers disappears the
tribes return to their former state of armed
neutrality or of actual revolt. A treaty with
King John for establishing a trade route or for
other purposes would be worthless, since there
would be fimsy guarantee for the loyalty OF
the tribes. What The Italians hope to gain by
an invasion Of Abyssinia must remain subject
for futile conjecture
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-16

Of tree-planting. is Of the opinion that two days
ought to DO named, one for the northern and
the other for the southern section Of the state.
The Herald" favors this proposition, adding
that there ought to be a difference OF two
weeks between the two days. On the other
hand, ii is argued that day close to the lirst
of May would neither be too late for the south
eln counties nor too early for the northern ones.
Tho scheme is a good one, and il would be
unfortunate to bavc it fail because OF want
of harmony in regard to the point in question.
Probably the bill would go through easier If
but single day was named in it. 1t is gen
orally conceded that an Arbor Day is needed,
since it is impossible to induce the woodman
TO spare tho tree
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-16
SECESSION IN TIE DOMINION.

One Of the most significant features of the
Canadian elections next week will Ike the vote
of the Maritime Provinces. Sir Charles Tup
per has been making a vigorous stand for the
Conservative Government, but the party jour
nas are frank enough to concedc that popular
feeling is enlisted on the Opposition side The
Prime Minister is IN -Loyalist, who has
devoted the best years Of his protractcd po-
litical career to the cause of confederation. In
Nova Scotia especially, confederation is dislikcd
on commercial and economic grounds. The
Liberals supported by many Of the most influ-
ential Conservatives have been conducting q
spirited agitation for secession rs the only
means of restoring the Province prosperity
This movement promises TO result in serious
Government losses throughout the Maritime
PROVINCES.
The leading Conservative journal speaks in
plain terms OF this demand for secession as a
movement in favor Of the annexation Of the
Maritime Provinces to the United States Some
allowance must he made for partisan cXaggcra
ton. since the Government prcss following
Sir John Macdonald's example, is dcnouncing
the Opposition as an annexation party. The
Premier, in his recent speech at Ottawa, charged
Illdt cNtsTN HILL VIII NdS w pi'th NY 'hC
union Of the Provinces Ivy secession or crying
for the disintcgratiOn Of Canada wns shouting
for Mr.. Blake and wearing the Liberal colors.
The Government press taking the cue from
him. is now classifying AnncNali0nists with
Nihiists and Socialists rs the most dangerous
enemies OF public peace. This is evidently one
Of the excuses Of political zeal which arc to be
expected in heated canvass. Nevertheless the
admission that the object of the repeal move
picnt, which suddenly acquired great proper
tons last year, is to promote the annexation
of Nova Scotia and the Maritime Provinces to
the United States is one which Americans will
do well to ponder,
The grounds on which the secession move
mcnt is based have been clearly defined by the
leaders Three of these Provinces have scpa-
ratio Legislatures and Governments Of their
own. and they have to bear their share of the
taxation of the Confederation, which is not
light. These are heavy burdens for popua
ton that falls below 100000. The tariff
schedules have been practically worthless so
far as they are concerned, for they are com.
peeled to get their flour and manufactured
goods from Ontario without having a market
there for their own coal, fish and lumber. The
long lines of railway communication are against
them. Nova Scotia is the tip-cnd of the long
fi,hing-rod, which is put together section by
section from one ocean to the other Quebec
is dependent on its own resources trade with
Ontario is mcagrc and Improbable; and the
West Indies now offer them no commerce. The
Maritime Provinces are casting longing eyes at
the opportunities for trade for which anncxa-
ton to the United States would open the way.
1t will bc interesting to watch the vote to lie
cast next week in that quarter. 1t may have
an important bearing upon the future of the
United States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-16
A FOOLISH WAR PROPOSED.

A prolonged war between Italy and Abyssinia
is predicted in Europe. The achievements
sent to the coast of the Red Sea will enable the
commander of Massowah TO order an advance
of his troops inland; and if the Abyssnian
forces can DO induced TO stand against the Eu-
ropeans, sanguinary battle will follow. This
seems TO be the ncxorabe requirement of mod
ern civilization when its prestige has been i'm
paired in semi -barbarous countries. Thousands
of natives must be killed in battle before the
European Power can consider it either prudent
or reputable to retire from the contest. This
was The British plan in the Soudan. Whenever
affairs were going wrong at Khartoum or
Metemneh, there were thousands OF Arabs
butchered on tho seaboard for some incompre-
hensible object; and when General Gordon
was killed and Lord Wolseleys column retreat
cd, there were final scenes Of slaughter near
Suakim. The Italian troops will undoubtedly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-16
THE TlLK OF THE DAY.


Here IS a story from Leetsdale. Penn The minis
ter. IN his sermon the other Sunday referred 10 ther
mailing his thesis ana taxing such sauu ~ Tue Do'o
""'"' '''' ~" 'P' -, -, ,,,t,,
Ell. BUSINESS ma" ""'' ~, - ras o,,o
,''o"'"S ~ ' -, ,, ,A la, 81 dt,,,,
o'e' W "is'''' ~ , I'm ,,T.I a. s,,ot h.
S"u" ,i'' -, no ,In,o -, Irhorv
,,, p, ,ird hor hush,nd s,een y looking
49,
:. vh, diam, vou hear the minister say that after
Luther stand at Worms the bull had to be sash-
! ,orodl never knew that"
nSohor dd =" respondea John. "but II he said so
guess IL must be true though don't why they had to
Kill the bnll because Luther WASH a'' VI w. VI wa.
in the name OF sense the rope meant py sehns OUT
all f"hny 'n'ns' u" ,i'' go ,,o n',1
n''o F"o"'o '"' VI "''
teacher in one OF the Boston primary schools was IN
eicsllhs hei i n pi ,rn,," Of each animal with
mc.f,on as IA whether the children had ever the
animal named At length she spoke OF the elk ana I'm:
nrdiair a'ns , 1 ,,yn va rJSe hi. hand
:. Well George have you seen one 1" Yes, nIaam."
came the prompt response. " my father Il an Elh rms
was fcV.lnoi ,nn. ha, h hal i,t entirey out
-, her ralcuIntions IfI,o,lon Budget
sh,,,,rts n, ,ro,en n,utton snys The Busuos ur,s
sfr,de,rd have been frequent OF late and
goes 40 large that the market Is beginning 10 pay aen
ton 10 the steady growth OF this branch Of River Platte
eXpot,, and TO the prospect OF its immense development
nj no distant date The exports OF the first nine months
inst year amounted 10 $4,000 carcasscs not including
20 900 quarters.
,,.'.. q, -, - ,,,n, ,h. rra,,h.r will soop b,ve IN
-. ,,, 81, or I,o ma ,he york thera
leave 'He bl""Ni! wv ''' VI ' ~ -
Is too hard for him. Brooklyn must De nara city 10 i've
in II ay additional t. stimony that point needed,
-. ,,,,,roy v.,l he n willing witness
: ""'o' ""''"''
A Connecticut clergyman al ways SPEAKS OF my
80, ,,,,, - Ite ma had ,our
P'o'o"' "'''' 49, ~
A gentleman OF the Saunterer's acquaintance, whose
hearuL defective Is the owner OF dog that Is terror
In the neehborhood where the gentleman resides The
other day he accosici Ly friend VINO SAID Coca
morning. Mr. - yonr VIE made very pleasant cai on
last evening. I'm very sorry, came tno slaituos
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-16

Senator Mitchell, Of Pennsylvania s said 10 be glad
that his Congressional Is so near an end Ills
health has poor throughout IT, and his attendance
the Capital has been at the cost Of fort he mas
written his successor notably warm letter OF cOhgta1-
ulati0n.
Canon Knox Little has far regaIned bis health that
he will resume preaching at Worcester Cathedral next
week.
There great throng Of people at the installation.
ast week. OF Dr. withrow the successor OF DR.. KILT
redge In the pastOrae OF the Third Presbyterian church
OF Chicago The Rev. Drs Davis, Noble, Barrows and
Kittredeo took part In thu services
Mr.. T. c. Hegeer, a millionaire OF La Sale H., 10 the
founder of the philosophical and scientific journal
at Chicago. The Open Court He has engaged Mr. b. F.
Underwood lately Of The Inder OF asoditor Dr.
Pan earns OF this city has also been retained to conduct
personal corresr ondence with prominent European
savans and TO reproduce and review In the paper tho
latest productions Of European minds pr earns -
native Of Germany and member OF FAMILY eminent In
literature and science. He Is scholar o, hign attsm
ments ana has made many valuable CONTRIBUTORS 10 tue
philosophical literature OF both Germany anu America
The late Baron Mayer Karl Roths child. Of Frankfort
gave his famous portrait OF Goehr by Tscnbein to his
daughter. Baroness Solomon Rothschild, OF Paris and
she has given the priceless treasure to the Saedei Art
Institute at FrsDkforton-Main
Next Sunday it Is expected. the Rev. william wllber
force Newton will his resignation OF the rector
ship OF st. Stephens Pisneld Mass. to go to Trinity
Church, Philadelphia
The Row Dr. j. r. Paxton Is to deliver the address to
the graduates at the Commencement, next month. OF
Medical OF the University Of the City OF
New-YOrk.
N. Chevreul, the eminent Frenrh chemist now 1Ol
years old attends meetings OF the French Academy ana
takes active share IN tpa proceedings.
At the annual reunion Of the Society OF the Army
OF the Potomac at Saratoga Springs in June Chauncey
NJ Depew will be the orator and Wallace Bruce the poet
The Rev. DR.. A. j. Gordon. OF Boston, is to preach to
thA mol hav n
prayer February 81
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. Is (SpeeaD.-Sir Lionel $. Sack
VILE West British Minister arrived in this city this after
noon with his family and occupied quarters In the Hotel
Lafayette He win during his stay be the recipient OF
many social attentions and with his family will attend
the Assembly ball on Friday evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-16
the committee to meet is whore its work Is TO
he donc-that is, in Brooklyn.

The inhabitants of tho British possessions In
Labrador and Newfoundland must be hariy
lot of people. At least they endure famine and
kindred ills in way that is astonishing. 1t
is not long ago that they were dying OF starva-
ton in Labrador by hundreds daily, and were
being eaten up by bears in Newfoundland
Now, according to recent dispatches from d.
Johns, famine has struck the island and struck
it hard. As the other stories wcro false 'his
latest one is naturally supposed to be so 100
by merchants and others who have recent IN
formation from the North. The object III
starting such reports is not clear. 1t cannot te
TO encourage immigration but is it possible
that they are intended to excite American SYM
pathes and move us TO be easy in settling the
fisheries business -.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-16
IRBOR DAY

A bill was introduced in The Legislature last
year providing for day to he set apart in all
portions Of the State TO tree planting. The
measure was generally recognized as n whole
some one, but it failed to pass The fact that
there was serious disagreement among the
friends of the bill in regard to the day to be
designated for the planting did much to cmbar-
rass the measure. Some favored dav in
April, others day in May, still others agreed
that day which would lie suitable for planting
trees in one section Of the State wouId he too
early or too late for the operation in another
section.
The attempt to pass such a bill is 10 he re-
ncwed th,s winter, and if all those who favor
it can he induced to act in concert there is no
reason why it should not succeed Arbor Day
for "a number Of years has been one of the legal
holidays in several of the States and bas fur
nished an excuse for being" and much more.
1t has awakened general interest in arbor-
iculture in its moro practica. phases il has
led to tho planting of largo number of trees
where they were most needed il has furnished
much healthy recreation. Professor Brewer. of
Yale, is quoted as remarlSing that there were
three good reasons for an annual Arbor Day
in tho calendar of school children. "In the
first place it gives them good bit of Natures
teaching OF which they arc sorcly in need.
Then, too, ID Is the means of spreading wood
growing in tho State. And in tho third place
it bcautifes tho country" "The Utica Her.
aid reports that Professor Northrop, who has
done much to awaken public sentiment in favor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-16
: Netpalork Daily Gribmare.
FOUNDED By HORACE GREELEY
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16. 1887.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FoREIGN-Germany and the Pope; the Yatican's
interference denounced. - American money
for German Socialists. g $4,000 prisoners in
India to be released to-day. - The Car watch
ing the English in Afghanstan. - Mr. Cham
berlan's new scheme for governing Ireland -
Burmah invaded bv Chinese. - Shot by am
pushed moOnlighters in Ireland
RCONGREss. -Senate Debate on the Eods-Te-
huantepec bill and on Senator Cameron's Naval
bill - House The Logan bill lost by Speaker
Carisles decision Debate on the Consular and
Diplomatic bill. - In Committee: 1nvestlga-
ton of Texas outrages; Discussion of retaliatory
measures
DOMESTIC. The Senatorial muddle at Trenton:
Democrats prevent a vote in the Assembly. -
Passage of the bill Incorporating the Tilden Trust
by the Legislature at Albany. - Snow blockade
on the Central Pacific. - Militia regiments IN
Missouri disbandinC. - Failure of Block, OPP
penheimer & Co. in Galveston, with liabilities of
$75OOOO. - Complete Republican victory in
Philadelphia: Filters (Rep.) majority for Mayor
estimated at 20, 900. - Sale of trotters at Lex
ington, Ky. - Major Pirce renOminated for
Congress IN Rhode Island - Two more bodies
identified at White River Junction. Vt
DCITY AND SUBURBAN.-No action on Cregan by
the Republican County Committee. = Some
strikers dissatisfied because not taken back. -
DR.. Talmage's daughter married. - Edward
Atkinson before the Nineteenth Century Club
e. Ex-Alderman Duffy surrendered by one of
his bondsmen. - Testimony gwen against
Unger - The Junior PatriarchsI ball danced.
@S s. Foster Dewey died - General But
lers cross-examination of Lester continued -
Mrs Randelps suit to establish her marriage. -
Gold value of the legal-tender silver dollar 412l2
grans)-46 11-16d per ounce-77.67 cents. -
Stocks opened quiet and steady, later were de-
pressed, made good recoveries and closed strong.
THE decentralization for to-day: Slightly
cooler aud fair, preceded by light rain or snow.
Temperature yesterday: Highest, 43o: lowest
$40; average, 411so.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-16
CLOSE OF THE GRAVES SALE.

The sale of the Graves collection came to an end
yesterday the receipts reaching total Of $l5824l
OF this sum the paintings sold in Chickering Hall,
produce 1922 O65 and the sculpture bricabrac and
furniture sold at the American Art Galleries brought
$34, 176. The sculpture sold yesterday consisted Of
four pieces In Carrara marble. Morning." BY d.
Barcaeia, of Milan, which account of its weight
and size has remained exhibition in Fifth Avenue
store sold for 22OO the highest price Of the day
Chimney Sweep" by the same sculptor, sold for
$50. "An Eastern Princess" by s. Taderling. was
knocKed down for $3.50 and smaller piece called
the Return Of tho Bird" by B. Delpinto secured
for $685. The best price obtained tor furniture was
,12c paid for an expensive musical box. playing
eighty tunes and supplied with every known improve
ment. Messrs. Paillard & Co., who imported 1t for
Mr. Graves. valued it at 30 900. The next highest
price $3.50 for elaborate clock with side urns
to match. The brOnzes brought fair prices, $3.50
being paid for large group BY celebrated Russian
artist
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-16
MlRsHALLR W1LDsFs "KrNDAR1lnrrS
TRICKS THAT HI DID A. WELL ~ BIsrf0r-i1l -
PLANTATION,


TRICKS THAT HI DID A. WELL ~ BIszof-n,J ~
PLANTATION.
Marshall p. Wilder. the well-mown humor1A ~
Jolly lot Of spectators yesterday afternoon Il ~
Press Club rooms In Nassausa, whore hs had vroms
to knock out Washington Irving Bishops mlndrs.a
ing" tricks. Everybody laughed when the seaia
Joker started in not that after ell 1t wasn't hu..
hoax. But when the new mind-resder got ssrio..
and went through some of the regulation tests at mos
than Bishops lightning rapidity, the mysteries =
thoupht-transmission began to clear up. About :
dozen trials were made and only two three turns1
out badly. The subjects in those cases had put tAc
minds on some part OF their clothes or persona -
Mr. Wilder could only whirl them around In iitas
circle. with muscular sensations to guide him ouk
can't operate man that's stuck on himseltS
one and two subjects, were equal to the best r
Bishops. One man fixed his mind on o ring hiddss
in the overshOe which neighbOi had on. The mai
reader" went about the room once with the sabjod
stopped Mt the right place and pulled the overshoe q
In another case he found green-colored pen-hold0
which subject had In his minds eye.
After all the trcka-and there were apparatus ia
Mr. Bishops moro elabo. ate ones-Mr. Wilder savs
his explanation of undertaking" 1t was wholly
muscular and tactnl he said. the mIndreader took
the subjects hand and he rushed him blther and
mente where the object to found lay fixed thought
in the mind is always initial muscular movements,
and man with delicate senses can catch enough Of
this by touch to succeed In apparently marvellous
feats Henry Guy Carleton made few trials also aud
is now q mind-reader" 10 good standing too He
gave the same explanation OF tho "thOught-tranS
terence as Dir. Wilder.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-16
TOMAKE PLANS FOR THE OCEAN RACE.

John II. Bird secretary Of the New-York Yacht
Club, has arranged for a conference between r. r.
Bush and Caldwell II. Colt, the owners respectively
of the keel schooneis Coronet and Danntess at the
clubhouse tonight The details OF the will
then be arranged. Mr.. Bushs boat will be ready to
start in week and he is IN favor OF having the race
a. early in March FEASIBLE in order to catch the
favorable winds that usually prevail during that
month. Mr. Colt however, is making extensive repairs
to the Dauntless and IL is doubtful ii she be got
ready to make the trip before the time originally SET
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-16
THE KIRNESS AT ORANGE.

The people Of Orange j.. are greatly Interested IN
the kirmess which will open tonight in Music Hall there
Scarcely ticket remains unsold and heavy premiums
are offered for choice boxes and seats Nearly every per
son social prominence will be present Booths viii
surround the stage representing the Italian japanese,
Russian. Swedish. | utch. French. American and Hun
garan Municipalities. each enthusiastically correct and
offering sale tn. Characteristic products OF the
try. The various national dancee will he given by about
$50 ladies anc gentlemen under the leadership OF Carl
Marwig The decorations especially noteworthy The
krmess is under the managcment OF committee OK
twenty prominent ladies, with Mrs. William Person. Mrs.
John Petit and Miss Morris the executive committed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-16
3musemEitt9.
"a o-Tha Maa00ft.

Srgov OPERA HOUsE-8-The MascotI
OAmo-e-Ermnie ..,.,
DAYS THyArRE-2 and.s-The Tanning OF the shrcw.
Observation-Disclosures
EDEN MUsEE-Waxworka
GRAND OPERA House, ana Sights O London.
H.RprcAS'sPARK THEATRE-s-McNo0ney's Visit
IYcEUM THBATRE-e-Masks and Faces
MADISON AvE. AND 59rH-sr-Day and Evening-Merr''
mac and Monitor Panorama.
METROPOLITAN OPERA HOUsE-S-Marsancllo
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN-S-Wild West
MADISON SQUARE THEATRE-S-Jim. the Penman.
EIBLO's G ARDEN-2 ana S-Black Crook.
STANDARD THEATRE-S-Pa
STAR THEATRE-S-HuInmng Bird.
THALlA.-Der Vagabund.
THEATRE CoMTQUE-S-The Danites
UNION SQUARE TUEATRE-s-Peg Wellington
WALLACKs-S-Harbor Lights.
bTHAvESUE THEATRE-S-Jack.
l4TH-sT. THEArRE-S-Dcnman thompson ,,L.
23D-sr TABERNACLE. near 6th-ave-Chrst 'cioro To-
7TH-AvY. AND 55TH-sT.-9 a. IN. ana III p ih.-Ahe -o"
Cyclorama of the Battles OF Vicksburg